LNG tankers in high demand as trade patterns shift
The liquefied natural gas tanker market is under strain as Europe's rush to secure natural gas supplies...
The liquefied natural gas tanker market is under strain as Europe's rush to secure natural gas supplies before winter is heightening competition for ships, pushing LNG prices and daily rates to charter existing tankers higher. Traders are responding to the demand surge with $24.1 billion worth of orders for new LNG tankers placed so far this year, surpassing the 2021 full-year record of $15.6 billion, according to Stephen Gordon of shipping firm Clarkson.
Two men were convicted of conspiring to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during the final stages of the heated presidential election in 2020. They could each face a life sentence in prison.
Billionaire investor Julian Robertson, who founded the influential hedge fund Tiger Management, died at 90. Fund managers who were trained at Tiger and later went on to create their own firms are known as “Tiger Cubs.”
US gas prices have now fallen for 70 days in a row, the second-longest streak of declines since 2005.
Amazon will air Thursday Night Football games in bars and restaurants through a new deal with DirecTV.
The Freeport liquefied natural gas terminal in Texas will begin initial production in early to mid-November,...
The Freeport liquefied natural gas terminal in Texas will begin initial production in early to mid-November, according to a statement Tuesday. Freeport LNG Development LP had previously said it was targeting a restart in October. The announcement means more gas will be available for domestic use to add to storage ahead of the winter, weighing on prices.
U.S. oil futures end at highest in more than a week; natural-gas prices drop 5%
MarketWatch.com: U.S. oil futures settled at their ...
MarketWatch.com: U.S. oil futures settled at their highest price in more than a week Tuesday as Saudi Arabia raised talk of potential production cuts, while natural-gas prices dropped 5% after reaching 14-year highs amid ongoing concerns over European supplies. Freeport LNG said Tuesday that it plans to restart its liquefaction facility in early to mid-November, later than previously expected -- leading to a further delay of LNG exports. October WTI crude CLV22, +3.91% rose $3.38, or 3.7%, to settle at $93.74 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. September natural gas NGU22, -4.15% fell 49 cents, or 5%, to end at $9.193 per million British thermal units, retreating from an intraday high above $10.
Brigham Minerals announces 2nd major acquisition in Permian Basin
Brigham Minerals, a Texas company, announced Monday it made yet another acquisition...
Brigham Minerals, a Texas company, announced Monday it made yet another acquisition in the Permian Basin.
The Austin-based company said it acquired nearly 3,900 net acres from Avant Natural Resources, LLC of Denver in a $132.5 million agreement. The land in question is in the core of the Midland Basin in Martin and Midland Counties. The acquisition included 253 gross wells spud over the last 12 months with 2023 totaling between 750 – 950 boepd with 60% oil.
Brigham said it intends to finance the acquisition through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under the firm’s revolving credit facility. Closing is anticipated in mid-October.